A senior official in the Houthi government in Sana'a said the Yemeni armed forces are considering closing the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, according to a report. The move, if implemented, would disrupt Red Sea shipping.
A senior official in the Houthi government in Sana'a has stated that the Yemeni armed forces are considering closing the Bab el-Mandeb strait, according to a report on Monday evening. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions in the region. Bab el-Mandeb is a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. The Houthis have previously threatened to disrupt shipping in the area. The report did not specify a timeline or the conditions under which the closure would be implemented.
4 developments
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- DevelopingIsrael strikes Iran, reports of Houthi threat to close Bab el-Mandeb
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- StrongIran threatens indefinite Hormuz closure, blocks IAEA inspections as Israeli officials warn of shifting U.S. support
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